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Nexmo API vs UK Bank Holidays

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APINexmo APIHEALTHY93UK Bank HolidaysHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms567231
P95 · ms12211045
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedOpen Government Licence v3.0
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no key
Rate limit10, 120;w=60;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-120-rpm|remote_address", 10;w=1;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-10-rps|remote_address" req/window · 9 remaining · resets 1Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Nexmo API vs UK Bank Holidays: common questions

Which is more reliable, Nexmo API or UK Bank Holidays?

Both are neck-and-neck — Nexmo API and UK Bank Holidays each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Nexmo API or UK Bank Holidays?

UK Bank Holidays has the lower median latency in our checks — Nexmo API responds in 567 ms versus UK Bank Holidays at 231 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Nexmo API and UK Bank Holidays need an API key?

UK Bank Holidays needs no key, while Nexmo API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for UK Bank Holidays first.

Can I call Nexmo API and UK Bank Holidays from the browser?

Only UK Bank Holidays is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Nexmo API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Nexmo API and UK Bank Holidays free for commercial use?

Nexmo API has unclear commercial terms, and UK Bank Holidays allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.